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Paper 1 mock exam LR

  1 ) Type up any comments/WWW/EBI from your teacher. You don't need to write your total number of marks if you don't want to. WWW: Good attempt on this paper especially with unseen media product analysis- lot's to credit throughout. Well done! EBI: Work on timings- 20 mark Q 2) Write a  question-by-question analysis  of your performance. For each question, write how many marks you got from the number available and identify any points that you missed by carefully studying the AQA indicative content in the mark scheme: Q2: 7/8 Q3: 7/12 Q4: 3/6 Q5.2: 5/6 Q5.3: 7/12 Q6: 2/2 Q7: 6/6 Q8: 6/9 Q9: 9/20- revise media effects theories, spend more time on the Q. 3)  Based on the whole of your Paper 1 learner response, plan  FIVE  CSPs / topics / theories that you will prioritise in your Media revision timetable leading up to the exam in May. Video games, Media effects theories, Galaxy advert. 

Music Videos- One Direction: History

Industry 1) How were One Direction formed and how is this reflected in the music video for History? One Direction were formed through the hit show X-Factor this is reflected in the music vidoe  through featuring footage of X Factor, behind the scenes at tours, anecdotes and videos of all the members. 2) What is vertical integration? Vertical integration is when one conglomerate owns different companies in the same chain of production. 3) What is horizontal integration? Horizontal integration is when one company buys other companies at the same level of distribution. 4) How has technological convergence changed the way audiences consume music videos? Technological convergence has allowed audiences to consume music videos through platforms like Youtube and allow the members of the band gain a huge following online.  5) As a manufactured band, what influence do Simon Cowell and the record company Syco (part of Sony) have over the content and release strategy of One Direction music videos?

Introduction to Music Video

  1) What are the key conventions of music video? -Movement -Performance -Narrative  -Visual effects (animation,range of camera shots+angles) -Editing of sound -Mise-en-Scene  2) What is intertextuality? Intertextuality is when one media text references another media text – through genre, conventions, mise-en-scene or specific cultural references. 3) When did music videos first become a major part of the music industry? Originally, music videos were made like mini ‘films’ of the bands performing. 4) What launched in 1981 and why  were music videos an important part of the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s? MTV was launched in 1981 as a platform for music videos and the first music channel on television.  In the 1980s and 1990s big budgets were spent on producing innovative and creative music videos such as Michael Jackson’s Thriller that had a film narrative, a well known director and featured intertextuality. 5) How are music videos distributed and watched in the digital age? In t

Newspapers-The Times Representation and Industries

  Representation 1) What representation of private schools can be found on the main front page story of the Times? On the front page of the Times Private schools are represented as important and represents them in a positive light due to them "saving the goverment 20 billion pounds." This can be seen as more elitist.  2)  What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the story at the top of the front page 'Calls for criminal enquiry as top ministers deny security leak'? The criminal goverment leak is almost as if the Times is defending the government containing multiple denials of and wrongdoing. Creating a representation of the Conservative party as being law- abiding and open to scrunity. Reinforcing the idea that the Times usually supports the Conservative party in British politics.  3) How are the Royal Family represented in the  Times ?  (See front page  'Fitting tribute' - Duchess of Cambridge picture and the inside page 'Royal Anzac

Newspaper: The times- Language and audience

  Language 1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition (26 April 2019) and why does it appeal to Times readers? The main story on the front cover of the Times is “Fee paying schools 'save taxpayer £20 billion” as well as  “Calls for criminal enquiry as top ministers deny security leak” this appeals to Times readers as they're more interested in reading Hard news covering all things politics, finance, business.  2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page? "Bedroom secrets: How to create a restful haven" "Know your Thor from your Iron Man - Marvel beginners guide" These kickers portray that the TA of the Times has disposable income where they can spend their money on their home and bedroom. The Marvel beginners guide suggest such upper class wealthy members aren't used to such mainstream entertainment, they would be more intere

The Times- Intro

 1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? The Times was founded in 1785 and started using the Times name in 1788. 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? John Walter suggested it should contain something suited to every palate including politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and “amusements” and to censure or applaud either political party.  3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?  The Times  has supported both New Labour and the Conservatives in recent times and supported Remain in the 2016 EU referendum. 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? The Times is owned by News UK and editorial integrity is protected by abiding IPSO's rules and regulations. 5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? In 2010 The Times introduced digital subscriptions to ensure a sustainable future for their journalism. 

Newspapers: Daily Mirror- Representation & Industry

  Representation 1) What political party does the  Daily Mirror  support? The Daily Mirror supports the Labour Party.   2) How does the   Daily Mirror  usually represent rich and powerful people?  The Daily Mirror acts as a voice for normal people and will go against the rich and powerful (like Conservative politicians) 3) How are celebrities usually presented in tabloid newspapers like the Daily Mirror? Look at the 'New Bond stars are revealed' story on the front page of the   Daily Mirror . Celebrities are usually presented in a postitive light and glamorized as the DM features soft news involving celebrities, gossip, their lifestyle which plays a key part in their representation of certain celebrities as if a celebrities lifestyle isn't 'appealing enough' towards the TA then readers may lose interest.  4) How are the royal family presented in the double-page spread 'Kate told Harry to make peace... then they all met up for tea'?  The royal family is prese